I am dying of old age, and I have awakened to the character of longevity.

Xie An carefully considered the matter of redeeming himself.

Previously, Xie An had neither savings nor strength, and he was also old. Leaving the Li residence would really make life difficult.

Now, after more than half a year of working hard on the health-preserving exercise, especially with the blessing of Tang Qingfeng's unique prescription, Xie An's foundation and body have been greatly improved. He believes he now has the strength to easily defeat a martial artist who has just entered the Copper Skin Realm.

And in the past few months, every time Xie An went to the black market in disguise, Zhang Lin warmly welcomed him and repeatedly extended olive branches, his intention to recruit him becoming increasingly strong.

Now that Xie An's strength has increased, he thinks it shouldn't be a problem to become a deacon in Baiyutang.

An annual income of two hundred and forty taels, plus various generous martial arts training benefits, would not only solve the problem of making a living in the future, but also provide resources for martial arts training.

Just as Xie An was pondering, a commotion came from the living room.

"Deacon Zhang's presence alone makes my Li residence shine, why bring gifts? You are too kind. Please sit down quickly."

"Master Li, please."

… …

Sitting in his seat, Xie An had no intention of eating, his eyes sizing up Zhang Biao in the chief seat.

This is Deacon Zhang Biao, whom Zhang Lin mentioned.

He said that only when Zhang Biao leaves will the position of deacon become vacant… …

After Xie An pondered for a while in his heart, he whispered to Chunlan next to him, "Girl Chunlan, are Deacon Zhang and the master very familiar?"

Faced with Xie An's question, Chunlan didn't hide anything, "They weren't very familiar originally. Later, because of the deaths of Zhang Wei and the son-in-law, Deacon Zhang came more frequently."

"Why is that?"

Chunlan glanced around, and only after finding that no one was paying attention did she lean close to Xie An's ear and whisper, "It is said that Zhang Wei is Zhang Biao's own nephew. Zhang Biao has come to the Li residence many times to exchange information and has been secretly investigating the murderer."

Hearing this, Xie An was shocked and glanced at Zhang Biao in the distance without showing any signs.

So Zhang Wei is his nephew, and he is secretly investigating the murderer?

Xie An lowered his head and pondered… … Originally, Xie An didn't have much obsession with dealing with this Zhang Biao. Xie An didn't want to get too involved in the grievances of the Jianghu.

But if that's the case, then… …

At the banquet, the master of the Li residence naturally couldn't help but boast about how promising his son was at a young age, and then distributed some silver.

After about an hour, the banquet ended.

Xie An and others, as servants, were the first to leave.

Xie An privately found Chunlan, "Girl Chunlan, I want to trouble you with something."

Chunlan was quite forthright, "Master Xie, just say what you want to say directly."

Xie An said, "I am old and don't have the energy to keep up. I'm afraid I'll delay the affairs of the pawnshop. Besides, both of my apprentices have reached the point where they can graduate. I want Girl Chunlan to help me sound out Master Li's opinion on whether he would allow me to redeem myself and retire."

Madam Li is considerate, but Master Li is stingy and mean. This can be seen from the last time he cut off my medicine. To avoid embarrassment, Xie An still felt it was more appropriate to have Chunlan indirectly sound out his opinion.

Chunlan was very surprised to hear this.

In this era, servants are humble.

Especially when they get old, being able to rely on the big tree of the master's family to retire is undoubtedly a very good home for servants.

It is really rare for someone to think about redeeming themselves when they are old.

"Master Xie, you are so old, leaving the Li residence, the outside is in turmoil, have you thought about it clearly?"

"I have thought it through."

Chunlan didn't persuade him any further, "Okay. Then you wait for me outside the door. I'll go find the madam now. Today is New Year's Eve, a festive day. Maybe the madam will be in a good mood and agree."

"Thank you, Girl Chunlan."

After seeing Chunlan off, Xie An came to the gate of the Li residence alone to wait.

It was the cold winter month, with continuous wind and snow.

The passers-by were all wearing thick cotton-padded jackets, constantly rubbing their hands and exhaling hot air to keep warm.

Xie An stood upright in the snow, letting the snowflakes fall on his shoulders, without feeling cold at all. The warm current in his lower abdomen continued to generate heat, flowing through his limbs and bones.

This is the ability that only martial artists in the Copper Skin Realm have.

"Are you Xie An, the appraiser of the Li family's pawnshop?"

A lukewarm voice interrupted Xie An's thoughts. He looked up and saw Zhang Biao and Li Shaoyun walking out side by side.

The one who asked the question was Zhang Biao, looking high and mighty.

Xie An: "That's right."

Zhang Biao looked aggressive, "I heard that Zhang Wei had a dispute with you in the pawnshop before, is this true?"

Xie An calmly recounted what happened at the time, and then said: "I have been an appraiser in the shop for many years, and I have always diligently maintained the business of the pawnshop, trying my best to find ways to make the pawnshop earn more money, and I have never dared to make the slightest mistake."

Li Shaoyun was satisfied with Xie An's statement, so he tugged on Zhang Biao's shoulder, "Brother Zhang, old Xie has been a servant in my Li family for thirty years, and he has always been measured in his work. The pricing of antiques is inherently volatile, and some disputes are normal. Let's go quickly, the main thing is important. There is no need to waste energy on a servant."

"It's best if I'm thinking too much!" Zhang Biao snorted coldly, and then left with Li Shaoyun.

After the two of them had gone far, Xie An slowly raised his head.

He believed that he had not left any traces that would reveal his identity when he killed Zhang Wei and Lu Wei. No matter how Zhang Biao investigates, it is impossible to find evidence.

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But being targeted all the time is always a hidden danger.

Just like when a murder case occurs in the previous life, in addition to collecting evidence at the scene, the police will also focus on investigating people who have had conflicts with the deceased.

The idea of getting rid of Zhang Biao began to take root in Xie An's heart.

Not long after, Chunlan came.

"Madam Li said that this matter still needs to be discussed with the master. She wants you to come to the Li residence in three days."

After saying that, Chunlan added, "In my opinion, Madam Li is considerate of you and intends to let you redeem yourself. But it seems that Master Li is unwilling to let you go."

"Thank you, Girl Chunlan."

Xie An understood in his heart, said thank you, and then left in a hurry.

Today is New Year's Eve, and Xie An did not go directly back to the pawnshop. Instead, he bought some gifts and went to Chen's Martial Arts Hall to visit Chen He.

Having been in Wugiao Town for thirty years, Xie An didn't have many close friends.

Chen He is one.

Xie An would naturally not lack the proper etiquette.

After having a few drinks with Chen He, Xie An declined Chen He's invitation to stay overnight and see in the New Year, and bid farewell.

It was late at night when he returned to the pawnshop.

As soon as he walked to the door, he heard bursts of crying from inside.

Something happened?

Xie An quickly pushed the door open and entered, only to see He Chunli lying on the bench, his pants pulled down, revealing his buttocks, which were beaten and torn. Han Li was using a hot towel to apply to the wound on his buttocks.

"What's going on?"

Han Li opened his mouth angrily: "Just now, Constable Liu took Xiao He away for questioning, and wouldn't let me go with him. As a result, Xiao He became like this."

In this troubled world, it is common for constables to arrest people and torture them.

Xie An vaguely realized something, and asked He Chunli seriously, "What did Liu He ask you?"

He Chunli endured the pain and tears, gritting his teeth and saying nothing, "It's nothing, just some ordinary questions."

Xie An snorted coldly: "Are you treating your master as an outsider?"

He Chunli immediately panicked and said in tears, "I, I didn't want to hide it from Master, I just didn't want Master to worry."

"If you don't want me to worry, tell me clearly."

He Chunli then said: "A few months ago, when Zhang Wei came to the pawnshop, I had a dispute with him. Constable Liu asked me if I held a grudge and retaliated afterwards… … I said no, Constable Liu then tortured me severely, trying to force a confession. In the end, seeing that I was stubborn, he released me."

Xie An's eyes darkened.

Abuse of power has been used on his own apprentice.

Thinking of what Zhang Biao said to him at the gate of the Li residence during the day… …

It must have been Zhang Biao who did it… …

This son must not be kept!